extreme weather

The LECO process used in the production of TOPCon solar cells could increase their resistances by 'orders of magnitude', per new research.

Array Technologies has unveiled its latest tracker, designed for use in regions prone to high wind speeds and significant hailstorms.

Solar manufacturer Canadian Solar has partnered with Australian energy retailer Flow Power to supply anti-hail solar PV modules for a solar PV power plant in South Australia.

As solar projects become more complex, Typical Meteorological Year data is holding the industry back, according to Solargis' Marcel Suri.

PV Talk: Origami Solar CEO Gregg Patterson believes a rapid transition from aluminium to steel as the standard material for PV module frames is imminent.

Floating solar (FPV) systems from D3Energy, a US-based FPV developer, have withstood the impact of Hurricane Milton in Florida, US.

The investments will protect the grid from the increasing threat of extreme weather and expand grid capacity as demand grows, the DOE said.

The choice of glass in a PV module has become a key consideration in efforts to improve durability in the face of extreme weather conditions.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has invested US$2.2 billion in the grid across eight projects covering 18 states.

FTC Solar has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, an automated programme to stow PV modules ahead of hailstorms.